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Dave Sivaprasad is a core member of the Energy, Social Impact, Public Sector, and People & Organization practices at Boston Consulting Group. He is a member of BCG’s global climate leadership team and works with public and private sector clients on climate action and energy transition.

Dave has significant experience and expertise in the energy sector, including oil and gas, power and utilities, green energy, energy infrastructure, and energy public policy. He has worked with clients around the globe on growth strategies, performance improvement, organizational development, and managing large-scale change. Dave is also an expert for the firm's climate risk, adaptation, and resilience work in the public sector.

Dave leads the firm’s climate action work in Southeast Asia. He is the lead for change management in Asia Pacific for BCG’s People & Organization practice. He is currently the head of BCG Kuala Lumpur.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MEng, chemical engineering, University of Cambridge
  • BA, chemical engineering, University of Cambridge

Publications and Videos

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The Shipping Industry Can Help Carbon Capture Sail Ahead

Maritime transportation could become a key part of the carbon capture value chain, especially in Asia-Pacific.
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Financing the “Just” in Just Transition

A clear framework outlines mechanisms and pathways that unlock more capital to ensure the climate transition is not only green but also equitable.
The Collective Advantage: Understanding Transboundary Climate Risks in Southeast Asia and Charting a Path Forward | Hero

The Collective Advantage: Understanding Transboundary Climate Risks in Southeast Asia and Charting a Path Forward

Southeast Asia’s interconnected geography and shared culture foster deep social and economic ties, but as transboundary climate risks grow, can the region unite in a collective roadmap for resilience?
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Climate Adaptation and Resilience Needs More Innovative Funding. Here's How to Design Financing to Unlock It

Innovative financing tools are being adopted by investors and development banks, but more needs to be done to mainstream these products in order to bridge the gaps in adaptation and resilience funding.
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The Might of Nature and the Power of Technology: Charting a Climate-Resilient Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is at high vulnerability to climate challenges - but within these lie immense opportunities. How should stakeholders tap into these to forge meaningful pathways for the region?

Human Health Depends on Planetary Health

Too often is it taken for granted that the environment is a massive determinant of human well-being. Putting health at the center of our climate discussions is critical.

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How National-Level Blended Finance Can Catalyze the Climate Transition in Emerging Markets

Capital flowing to the climate transition is insufficient. To achieve net zero, key investment barriers must be addressed. Here's how.
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We Can’t Meet the SDGs Without Climate Adaptation and Resilience

The impacts of climate change—including increased floods, droughts, and fires—may put the SDGs further out of reach. That’s why investments in A&R are so vital.

Using AI to Build Climate Resilience Where It's Needed Most

Southeast Asia and other Global South regions are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Dave Sivaprasad explains how AI can play a crucial role in protecting at-risk populations.

Mangroves, Storm Walls and Other Ways to Protect Coasts from Climate Change

How can coastal communities build resilience to the increasing risks of climate change? BCG managing director and partner Dave Sivaprasad outlines how to tackle this complex challenge.

Critical Climate Enablers

BCG’s Dave Sivaprasad and Charmian Caines consider the role that advanced planning mechanisms and financing play in helping the world achieve its climate goals.

How to Ensure a Just Transition | Rectangle

How to Ensure a Just Transition

The green revolution is taking off, but the transition must be managed thoughtfully to be as fair and inclusive as possible. We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get it right.